Two Wilmington wine destinations are recognized in the August issue of Wine Spectator magazine.

Deluxe, 114 Market St., picked up its 10th Award of Excellence. The restaurant, which features around 400 labels, has won the award every year since 2001. Wine tastings happen 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday night at the Deluxe bar. Expect four to five pours and someone knowledgeable behind the bar to discuss selections.

The Fortunate Glass, 29 S. Front St., also took an Award of Excellence for its list of around 300 bottles and 50 by-the-glass offerings. The wine bar was recognized, too, for “inexpensive wine pricing.” A free tasting is scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Wisdom Beverage will host tonight’s tasting of four wines including the 2009 Ajello grillo from Sicily and 2008 Waterbrook Reserve chardonnay from Columbia Valley, Wash. The wines will be specially priced throughout the night.

Find the local listings on page 123 of the magazine.

Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence is given for restaurant wine lists that “offer a well-chosen selection of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.” Recognized lists usually have at least 100 bottles.

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